Recent Headlines on …. AUTISM

Autism up 78% – 3/29/12 – Studies now show that one in every 88 kids has some form of autism. One in every 54 boys and one in every 252 girls. Our society is obviously doing something majorly wrong – too many toxins and poor nutrition are significant contributors.

Kids with autism found frequently to be zinc deficient – From my experience, the vast majority of children are zinc deficient. As zinc is a critical nutrient for babies’ brains and nervous systems, it would not surprise me if zinc deficiency contributed to the development of autism.

On …. Chronic Childhood Illness

Rates of childhood Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes have increased dramatically over the past 8 years. While guesses are made as to why Type 2 is increasing, all seem stumped with regards to the increase in Type 1 DM. When is someone going to call attention to the fact that almost all childhood chronic illness are increasing?

On …. MILK

Pasteurized milk linked to cancer – likely due to the high amounts of estrogen found within milk from factory farmed cows. Raw milk contains much lower levels. Today’s processed milk is very different from the milk our grandparents drank.

Let Them Drink Milk! – Queen Elizabeth drinks raw milk and fed her sons raw milk when they were growing up

On …. VACCINES

Infant death surge seen with Infanrix Hexa vaccine – If you are going to vaccinate your baby or child, I highly recommend that you only give one vaccine at a time. 5 vaccines at once just isn’t fair on a baby’s immune system, especially when they are given with the aluminum preservative in the vaccine.

Toxins in plastics leach into our food causing a cumulative effect over time and from multiple toxins. I’m sure there is also a generational effect especially since plastics often contain hormone disruptors.

Increased Risk of Asthma Associated with Tylenol Use – studies have been done over the past several years, in multiple countries, consistently suggesting an increased risk of asthma associated with Tylenol use. This article referred to was published by the AAP (the American Academy of Pediatrics.)

Prenatal pesticide exposure documented in 3 long term studies to lower the IQ of children. Since these pesticides have been banned for residential use, essentially the only place these mothers could have been exposed to them is through the pesticides found on non-organic foods. Study 1.Study 2.Study 3.

Antibiotics provide little help to those with ear infections – During my residency, I was told that 60-80% of ear infections are viral and will resolve on their own, yet unfortunately, I believe, most doctors give antibiotics to 80% of children with ear infection. It was so rewarding last year to watch my son get over an ear infection in less than 48 hours, without antibiotics, using only vitamins/herbal supplements.

Organic Mattresses – I was quoted in this article in the Detroit Examiner about toxins in mattresses

Antipsychotics increase blood sugar and lipids – children on antipsychotics should routinely have their blood sugar and lipids monitored, but less than 1/3 of kids are getting tested. (my recommendation: If abnormal sugar or lipid levels are seen, the antipsychotic should be discontinued!)